James Harrald Our 2025 season of picking began on Jan. 25 and will run through Monday, Feb. 24. We pick on Saturdays and Mondays only between 8 a.m. and noon. Each community neighborhood has a team captain, and most begin picking at 8 a.m. If you have fruit to donate, please contact Laura at 206-228-5155.…
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February 2025, Front Page
Hiking Club is in Full Swing
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club It’s February, and there is a lot going on with the club. Hikes are in full swing. Despite the parched landscape, I’ve seen quite a lot of beautiful hiking pictures on our website. We hope for rain so that the desert landscape can turn green and be the amazing…
February 2025, Front Page
Lady Sluggers Open 2025 Season
Cyndy Hilby and Larry Wolfe Our Sun Lakes Lady Sluggers softball team opened their season on Jan. 6 with a road trip to play the Viewpoint Gems of Mesa. In the opening game, the Sluggers fell behind early and found themselves in a 10-1 hole after the first two innings; however, the Sluggers fought back…
February 2025, Front Page
Art at the Lakes: Calling All Artists and Crafters
Denise Haynie, Ricki O’Keeffe, and Vince Rossi The 16th Annual Art at the Lakes art show fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, March 8. This amazing show features a wide range of art, including paintings in various mediums, pottery, gourds, jewelry,…
January 2025, Front Page
Elves Spotted in Sun Lakes!
Lorri Morgan The Sixth Annual Elf Pub Crawl returned to Sun Lakes on Dec. 7, again organized by our fearless leader Sharon Howard. We began at the Renaissance Memory Care home, singing Christmas carols, accompanied by our own pianist Jean Nelson, and handing out cookies and chocolates to the residents. Then our decorated golf carts…
January 2025, Front Page
Sun Lakes Servers Tennis Team Now Based Out of Cottonwood
Dannette Hunnel Earlier this year, the Cottonwood Tennis Club approved use of its courts for the Sun Lakes Servers team home matches. This is a first for the club and is on a trial basis for the 2024-25 season. The team plays in the Valley of the Sun (VOS) Ladies Tennis League. VOS has four…
January 2025, Front Page
Is Hiking for You?
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club I once asked a fellow hiker why he decided to join the Hiking Club. He said the answer was simple. His wife looked at him one day and said, “Get off that damn couch and do something.” So, he paged through the Splash and decided hiking would be his…
January 2025, Front Page
Watch Out! You Never Know What Secrets Lie Hidden in Your Family Tree!
Mark your calendars! The Family Tree, a hysterically funny musical comedy, will be presented by LAFF (Laughter and Friendship Forever), an interfaith arts and entertainment effort that includes an outstanding cast representing many of the religious congregations within Sun Lakes! You’ll howl and roar with laughter as this zany production navigates the life-altering surprises discovered…
January 2025, Front Page
Time to Register for the Senior Games!
Jacque Texeira January is registration month for the Senior Games at Sun Lakes. Go to our website at www.sunlakesentertainment.com and sign up for events today. It’s easy to do. First, you will declare your community. Then proceed to select the game(s) you want to play. Sign up for as many as you like. Finally, check…
January 2025, Front Page
Camera Club Hosts ACCC
Ken Duquaine On Nov. 15, 2024, the Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) played host to the Arizona Camera Club Council’s (ACCC) 2024 Fall Roundup. ACCC is a federation of 15 camera clubs in Arizona that connects and supports camera clubs through news, competitions, honors, workshops, and events for photography enthusiasts. Roundups are photography competitions held…